By Seyi Babalola
Mrs. Edna Ibru, a former Miss Nigeria and the wife of ex-governor of Delta State, died in London following a brief illness.
Ibru, wife of Olorogun Felix Ibru, the first civilian Governor of Delta State between 1991 and 1992, died in her 80s on Wednesday.
The deceased, who was Miss Nigeria 1964, and the first Nigerian/African to represent Nigeria at Miss Universe, had two children for Ibru.
Her son, Dr. Paul Aidido Ibru, issued a statement on Saturday announcing her demise.
According to the announcement, Mrs. Ibru died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Dr. Paul Aidido Ibru also paid tribute to her personality, describing her as a kind and caring person who will be deeply missed.
He expressed his sadness at her loss and admitted that it was unexpected.
The statement reads: “Our amazing mother passed into glory on Wednesday 15, January 2025 after a brief illness.
“Until her death, she was full of life and we never expected her to leave us so soon, but we cannot question the will of God in her precious life.
“She was a lover of people, a mediator, a mother to many, outrageously humorous, deeply caring, down to earth, full of stories all of the time, and we will miss her very dearly.”
He also stated that their family will announce her burial arrangements in due course.
